Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Hughson Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School50.9%58.2%55.6%45.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)25.1%19.0%21.5%22.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.6%0.6%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.6%0.0%0.0%13.6%
Had to Work0.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.2%0.6%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason11.4%8.2%10.4%9.1%
Two or More Reasons9.6%13.3%12.5%9.1%